What to bring - Grande Ronde River Steelhead trips
SEPTEMBER
Be prepared for cooler temperatures dusk & dawn, with warm temperatures mid-day. 50s to 70s
OCTOBER
Colder temperatures but still sunny later in the month. 40s to 60s, Be ready for cold mornings and nights
For your trip you will need the following:
-6WT SPEY RODS ARE PERFECT, A 7WT WORKS WELL ALSO. I LOVE SAGE, WINSTON and ECHO RODS.
-SCANDI LINES ARE IDEAL AS A SUMMER/FALL LONGER BELLY LINE.
10 TO 15 POUND 9FT LEADERS AND TIPPETS, WE LIKE 10 and 12 POUND MAXIMA ULTRAGREEN STEELHEAD.
-WADERS/BOOTS/ VESTS OR FANNY PACK./WADING STAFF/CLEATS WITH FELT.
-RAIN JACKET/ WARM SOCKS/FLEECE BOTTOMS AND TOPS/WARM JACKET FOR MORNINGS AND EVENINGS. HAT FOR WARMTH AND SUN PROTECTION.
-CAMERA/ HEAD LAMP / CAMP SHOES
-WARM PACKABLE SLEEPING BAG FOR MULTI DAY TRIPS.
FLIES... SKATERS LIKE MOOSE TURDS, MUDDLERS & BOMBERS. WETS LIKE, GREEN BUTT SKUNKS, PURPLE PERILS, HEAVY HOOK MUDDLERS (DECS STEELHEAD MUDDLER), SMALL SPEY STYLE FLIES IN PURP. BLACK. NATURALS. ALL SIZE #4 TO #6 DUE TO THE LOW WATER OF EARLY SEASON. *AFTER MID OCT. WE THROW A LITTLE BIGGER FLIES IN SIZES #4 WITH A LITTLE MORE DRESSING.
GRA WILL PROVIDE
ALL CAMPING GEAR, TENTS, COTS,PADS, AND DRY BAGS FOR YOUR PERSONAL GEAR
ALL FOOD AND NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR TRIPS, WATER and SODA.
BYOB***************** BRING NO GLASS , PUT YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE INTO A PLASTIC OR METAL TUMBLER.
-WA. FISHING LICENSE, STEELHEAD TAG, COLUMBIA RIVER ENHANCEMENT TAG ARE AVAILABLE AT BOGGANS.
Licensing
http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing
http://www.boggans.com
*There is minimal to no cell service while on these trips. Boggans offers wi-fi and a land line if needed.Taxes and fees included.
Be prepared for cooler temperatures dusk & dawn, with warm temperatures mid-day. 50s to 70s
OCTOBER
Colder temperatures but still sunny later in the month. 40s to 60s, Be ready for cold mornings and nights
For your trip you will need the following:
-6WT SPEY RODS ARE PERFECT, A 7WT WORKS WELL ALSO. I LOVE SAGE, WINSTON and ECHO RODS.
-SCANDI LINES ARE IDEAL AS A SUMMER/FALL LONGER BELLY LINE.
10 TO 15 POUND 9FT LEADERS AND TIPPETS, WE LIKE 10 and 12 POUND MAXIMA ULTRAGREEN STEELHEAD.
-WADERS/BOOTS/ VESTS OR FANNY PACK./WADING STAFF/CLEATS WITH FELT.
-RAIN JACKET/ WARM SOCKS/FLEECE BOTTOMS AND TOPS/WARM JACKET FOR MORNINGS AND EVENINGS. HAT FOR WARMTH AND SUN PROTECTION.
-CAMERA/ HEAD LAMP / CAMP SHOES
-WARM PACKABLE SLEEPING BAG FOR MULTI DAY TRIPS.
FLIES... SKATERS LIKE MOOSE TURDS, MUDDLERS & BOMBERS. WETS LIKE, GREEN BUTT SKUNKS, PURPLE PERILS, HEAVY HOOK MUDDLERS (DECS STEELHEAD MUDDLER), SMALL SPEY STYLE FLIES IN PURP. BLACK. NATURALS. ALL SIZE #4 TO #6 DUE TO THE LOW WATER OF EARLY SEASON. *AFTER MID OCT. WE THROW A LITTLE BIGGER FLIES IN SIZES #4 WITH A LITTLE MORE DRESSING.
GRA WILL PROVIDE
ALL CAMPING GEAR, TENTS, COTS,PADS, AND DRY BAGS FOR YOUR PERSONAL GEAR
ALL FOOD AND NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR TRIPS, WATER and SODA.
BYOB***************** BRING NO GLASS , PUT YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE INTO A PLASTIC OR METAL TUMBLER.
-WA. FISHING LICENSE, STEELHEAD TAG, COLUMBIA RIVER ENHANCEMENT TAG ARE AVAILABLE AT BOGGANS.
Licensing
http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing
http://www.boggans.com
*There is minimal to no cell service while on these trips. Boggans offers wi-fi and a land line if needed.Taxes and fees included.